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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

Meet our farmers: Lotus, in her backyard wonderland

Arts

Meet our farmers: Lotus, in her backyard wonderland

“The ecology of how it all works together fascinates and inspires me.”

Obituaries

Tobin Wayne Seath

He will be remembered for his love of fantasy novels, Wolverine comics, and video games.

Pick Up the Phone for PIE

Opinion

Pick Up the Phone for PIE

Now more than ever we need to help teachers and our children adapt to new educational models.

Opinion

Remember: You Have a Voice

One of the best ways to participate in our democracy is to vote.

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

News

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about Sept. 15 to Sept. 21.

Ten Ways to Make the Air in Your Home Safer

Opinion

Ten Ways to Make the Air in Your Home Safer

With air quality deteriorating, we must be prepared now.

Dan Satterberg

Northwest

Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ

Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

News

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Unemployment impacts the island community

Opinion

Unemployment impacts the island community

Almost 600 islanders are still unemployed following the Governor’s COVID-shutdown orders in March.

Opinion

Wildfires must be turning point for climate action

As the smoke clears, remember when you could barely breathe and everything became sepia.

We still need each other

Opinion

We still need each other

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we are all vulnerable.

For some local artists, local auction is a 43-year tradition

Arts

For some local artists, local auction is a 43-year tradition

VCA’s gala fundraising auction is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.